Faith Capsule: Turning at the appointed time is the greatest thing that can happen to a man in life.

Act 9:1-30

The book of Acts 9:1-2 stated, “Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.” Saul engaged a mission of wicked intention that led him to a turning point. It was a route that led him to turn to his center of divine assignment. Saul’s first response to the calling was with a question, “And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” (Acts 9:5)
Saul received the answer to his question, “Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” (Acts 9:5) Jesus’ response ushered a turning point in Saul’s life causing him to respond with inquiry as to how he should proceed. It is written, “So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Saul’s answer confirmed his turning to the word of Jesus which directed him stating “…Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6) It was this turning encounter that changed the name of Saul to Paul the Apostle.
Turning at the appointed time is the greatest thing that can happen to a man in life. It is important to know that where you are, or the challenge that is holding you down or chasing you around is possibly leading you to your center of divine assignment. Listen, no matter what has happened, your past is not enough to wrongly position you when God is set and waiting for your turning.
God is true to His word. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He turned the life of a fugitive to a forerunner of the business of His kingdom. He repositioned a murderer to a mover of His word using him to reach the very farthest corners of the earth. The Word of God in Proverbs 1:23 stated, “Turn at my rebuke; surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.” God does not waste His word; He means what He says and His word will not return void. Indeed, it is evident in the life of those who turn to Him that the Spirit was fully poured on them as they operated fully in the power of God’s Spirit. The ones that turned to Him did not just know about the word but the word was made known to them and became evident as they ruled their world by the word of God.

Prayer for today: Ask Him for the grace to turn you fully so that He can bring you to the place He wants you to be.